Global Television announced Monday it will broadcast five hour-long editions of the Canadian version of Deal or No Deal next Spring. They will be taped in January in Toronto.

Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel will return to his hometown to host the shows.

"We're delighted to confirm we're bringing this high-profile format deal to Canada," said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production for CanWest MediaWorks, in a release.

"Every aspect of the project and the production - from the creation of the dynamic Deal or No Deal on-air signature look, to opening up an opportunity for Canadians nationwide to get involved in the fun - is a challenge that we are eager to take on, and one that's sure to generate buzz with audiences and industry alike."

Details on how to be a contestant or in the studio audience are forthcoming.

The show's producer, Endemol USA, said Deal or No Deal is an instant hit in every country in which it airs.

"We're thrilled about our partnership with Global Television, and that Canadians will now have their own version," said Endemol USA president David Goldberg, in a release.

"Howie Mandel has proven to be a terrific host of the U.S. version of Deal or No Deal and I am quite confident that he will be equally successful in Canada, his native country."

Earlier this year, Mandel told canada.com he never thought Deal or No Deal would succeed.

"Nobody is more surprised than I am and I had absolutely no confidence. Nobody is more excited and feels more blessed than I do and I hope this ride lasts for years to come," he said. "I had no idea up until a couple of months ago that it was even airing here and to have it be a success here and have it supported by my homeland and my family and my friends is such a sweet feeling."

Mandel said it's not hard to find the right tone for hosting the show, which gives contestants a chance to win a lot of money by answering the titular question.

"It's just very real. I'm a father and a husband and I meet real people who have hopes and dreams and children and the answer to this one question could dramatically change their life, hopefully for the better."

Mandel said he is aware of critics who fear the show will be over-exposed and sink quickly in the ratings.

"First of all, I have nothing to do with programming, I have nothing to do with scheduling," he said. "Some people aren't lucky enough to get on a show that is over-used. I feel very lucky that I'm on this and hopefully it will last for some time to come."